Comments on: Install an SSD into the optical superdrive slot on a MacBook Pro http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/ News, tips, software, reviews, and more for Mac OS X, iPhone, iPad Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ricardo Dias http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-425504 Ricardo Dias Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:53:56 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-425504 Here is my first try in the SSD world: http://ricardo-dias.com/2012/09/11/my-post-on-ssd-upgrade-in-macbook-pro/ Give your feedback ;) Here is my first try in the SSD world:
http://ricardo-dias.com/2012/09/11/my-post-on-ssd-upgrade-in-macbook-pro/

Give your feedback ;)

]]> By: possible employee http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-392165 possible employee Mon, 28 May 2012 07:06:12 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-392165 they will cover hardware - obv not optical drive. software however, you will have to put the os back on the 2.5 and then if the same problem occurs then yes software repair will be covered too. they will cover hardware – obv not optical drive. software however, you will have to put the os back on the 2.5 and then if the same problem occurs then yes software repair will be covered too.

]]> By: Mac Setups: MacBook Pro with Triple Apple Cinema Displays http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-373787 Mac Setups: MacBook Pro with Triple Apple Cinema Displays Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:36:40 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-373787 [...] can install dual hard drives on a MacBook Pro by removing the built-in Super Drive and using a replacement bay to hold a hard disk or SSD instead. These are offered through a variety of companies and are a good solution for individuals who [...] [...] can install dual hard drives on a MacBook Pro by removing the built-in Super Drive and using a replacement bay to hold a hard disk or SSD instead. These are offered through a variety of companies and are a good solution for individuals who [...]

]]> By: Rob http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-241633 Rob Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:30:42 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-241633 I have a 2008 MBP and installed an OptiBay about 9 months ago with a standard HDD whilst replacing my main drive with an 128Gb SSD. I ended up disconnecting the optibay as when used with VMWare Fusion3 it makes the CPU max out. However having just upgraded to Fusion4 I can now have both drives connect. THOU the drive in the OptiBay must be a SSD so now I have 2 SSD's in my Laptop :-) I have a 2008 MBP and installed an OptiBay about 9 months ago with a standard HDD whilst replacing my main drive with an 128Gb SSD. I ended up disconnecting the optibay as when used with VMWare Fusion3 it makes the CPU max out. However having just upgraded to Fusion4 I can now have both drives connect. THOU the drive in the OptiBay must be a SSD so now I have 2 SSD’s in my Laptop :-)

]]> By: Sunil http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-224979 Sunil Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:49:56 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-224979 I have a 2008 MBP with the older ATA DVD drive. My "plan" is to install a SSD in place of the DVD to run the OS and application. But, since the DVD is ATA, would I see any performance increase, might I even see a performance decrease? Another option I guess would be move the HDD to ATA put the SSD on SATA. Seems like alot of work, but might be worth the performance increase. Lots of acronyms, I know, but any thoughts on the ATA vs SATA issue? I have a 2008 MBP with the older ATA DVD drive. My “plan” is to install a SSD in place of the DVD to run the OS and application. But, since the DVD is ATA, would I see any performance increase, might I even see a performance decrease?

Another option I guess would be move the HDD to ATA put the SSD on SATA. Seems like alot of work, but might be worth the performance increase.

Lots of acronyms, I know, but any thoughts on the ATA vs SATA issue?

]]> By: Chubtone http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-218239 Chubtone Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:31:00 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-218239 Nice... or is it niece? Nice… or is it niece?

]]> By: Daniel http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-204484 Daniel Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:22:29 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-204484 I'm going to do that with two 500GB 72rpm 4GbSSD hybrid's....... BUuut im not sure if that will void my kickass best buy warranty.. you know bro? I’m going to do that with two 500GB 72rpm 4GbSSD hybrid’s……. BUuut im not sure if that will void my kickass best buy warranty.. you know bro?

]]> By: Che http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-195528 Che Sun, 08 May 2011 07:17:49 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-195528 No, you don't loose your warranty. To loose your warranty would be to set it free! You will lose your warranty though. So take care. No, you don’t loose your warranty.

To loose your warranty would be to set it free!

You will lose your warranty though.

So take care.

]]> By: Mike Ferris http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-194417 Mike Ferris Mon, 02 May 2011 19:07:34 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-194417 The MCE OptiBay can go into virtually any Mac, using PATA or SATA, you just need to specify which one. I used to have one in my old PBG4, now i have one in my MBP unibody, my iMac, and even my mac mini. MCE you rock! The MCE OptiBay can go into virtually any Mac, using PATA or SATA, you just need to specify which one. I used to have one in my old PBG4, now i have one in my MBP unibody, my iMac, and even my mac mini. MCE you rock!

]]> By: GregH http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-193801 GregH Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:36:33 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-193801 With the SSD for OS in the normal HD spot this implies putting the larger HDD in the optical drive area with an Optibay...is this an issue in terms of noise/rattle? I've read somewhere else that you should put the SSD in the optical drive area for this reason (re rattle/noise), however that wouldn't work then if the O/S has to be in the normal HDD area to ensure you get all features including sleep..... With the SSD for OS in the normal HD spot this implies putting the larger HDD in the optical drive area with an Optibay…is this an issue in terms of noise/rattle?

I’ve read somewhere else that you should put the SSD in the optical drive area for this reason (re rattle/noise), however that wouldn’t work then if the O/S has to be in the normal HDD area to ensure you get all features including sleep…..

]]> By: laurie http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-192423 laurie Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:10:06 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-192423 I have a friend who has had 3 x OWC SSD drives fail. I've gone for Intel reliability - very little price difference now. I have a friend who has had 3 x OWC SSD drives fail. I’ve gone for Intel reliability – very little price difference now.

]]> By: Martin Cleaver http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-176312 Martin Cleaver Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:02:53 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-176312 Trekleader - take a look at http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=189433364429736&id=118274604879276 Trekleader – take a look at http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=189433364429736&id=118274604879276

]]> By: Apple did indeed get their hardware fix for Sandy Bridge in the 2011 MacBook Pro | Martin Cleaver, Masterfully http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-175473 Apple did indeed get their hardware fix for Sandy Bridge in the 2011 MacBook Pro | Martin Cleaver, Masterfully Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:46:39 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-175473 [...] I figured, I’ll just externalize the optical drive using an MCE OptiBay as reported in OS X Daily, and add a HDD in its [...] [...] I figured, I’ll just externalize the optical drive using an MCE OptiBay as reported in OS X Daily, and add a HDD in its [...]

]]> By: Trekleader http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-175150 Trekleader Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:08:22 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-175150 Anybody out there tried this with the new Early 2011 MacBook Pros? I'd love to remove the Superdrive CD/DVD and pop an SSD into it. Thanks! Anybody out there tried this with the new Early 2011 MacBook Pros? I’d love to remove the Superdrive CD/DVD and pop an SSD into it.

Thanks!

]]> By: Matthew http://osxdaily.com/2010/05/19/install-an-ssd-into-the-optical-drive-slot-on-a-macbook-pro/#comment-169662 Matthew Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:10:54 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=4567#comment-169662 Instead of an SSD you could RAID 0 your two drives so you would still have 1tb and it should be faster, especially with two 7200 drives. Instead of an SSD you could RAID 0 your two drives so you would still have 1tb and it should be faster, especially with two 7200 drives.

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